Byron Dorgan quotes

Byron Dorgan is an American politician, author, and businessman. Serving as a United States Senator from North Dakota for over 18 years, he left a lasting impact on the nation's policy landscape. With a strong focus on economic growth and protecting the environment, Dorgan championed initiatives to boost renewable energy and diversify the nation's energy sources. His expertise also includes advocating for affordable healthcare, fighting against unfair trade practices, and strengthening consumer protections. Beyond politics, Dorgan has authored thought-provoking books on important issues, showcasing his commitment to public service. Today, Byron Dorgan continues to be an influential figure, using his valuable insights to drive positive change and further social and economic progress.

This galloping concentration in broadcast ownership is unhealthy.

- Byron Dorgan

This country is about, in my judgment, aggressive, open debate. There is an old saying: When everyone is thinking the same thing, no one is thinking very much.

- Byron Dorgan

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

- Byron Dorgan

If you talk about preemption you better know things rather than think things.

- Byron Dorgan

The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for the greatest democracy on Earth. Some of my colleagues find it easy to amend it. I don't.

- Byron Dorgan

When businesses face tough times, one of the first items they cut is overhead expenses. The government should do the same.

- Byron Dorgan

There is no social program in this country that is as important as a good job that pays well, that gives someone an opportunity to go to work, have some security, have benefits, and take care of their family and have a good life.

- Byron Dorgan

We need leadership, and we need it now.

- Byron Dorgan

Working hard and working smart sometimes can be two different things.

- Byron Dorgan

This country needs to get a backbone and stand up for its economic interest.

- Byron Dorgan

When we ask American men and women in uniform to fight for this country and to defend this country's interest and then to send them overseas, there is no question we have an obligation to protect them and provide for their safety.

- Byron Dorgan

The taxpayers deserve accountability.

- Byron Dorgan

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

- Byron Dorgan

I don't feel responsible for things I didn't vote for.

- Byron Dorgan

Is there decency left in American politics?

- Byron Dorgan

If the Administration does nothing, high gasoline prices will continue to increasingly burden our economy, taking millions of dollars out of the hands of families and putting it straight into the pockets of OPEC.

- Byron Dorgan

You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility.

- Byron Dorgan

The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple.

- Byron Dorgan

I am not someone who believes we should build a fence around our country but I do believe there ought to be some fairness with respect to the rules of this globalization.

- Byron Dorgan

People habitat has to take priority over bird habitat.

- Byron Dorgan

All of us aspire to give our children something more, leave a country to our children that is a better one, a stronger one, with better jobs and growth and opportunity.

- Byron Dorgan